Gloucestershire’s Imjin Barracks to see 176 new sustainable homes

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Sam Pither

An agreement signed between the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and developer Taylor Wimpey will see 176 new homes built near Imjin Barracks in Gloucestershire.

The building works, made possible by the Defence Estate Optimisation Army Programme and the DIO’s Capital Purchase programme, will begin in Spring 2023 with an expected completion of 2026.

All the new homes will be Net Zero Carbon ready in occupation, with features including solar panels, law carbo heating systems, smart heating controls and electric vehicle charging points for every property, as well as reducing commuting distance for the barracks’ personnel.

Major General Richard Clements CBE, Director Army Basing & Infrastructure, said: “The announcement today about the purchase of new houses to support Imjin Barracks is great news for soldiers and their families.

“It represents the continued investment being made under the Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Army Programme, to deliver an affordable, effective and sustainable Army Regular estate which will benefit our people. This is the first large scale Net Zero Carbon housing development procured for the MOD and supports the Army’s obligations under the Greening Government Commitments to reach Net Zero by 2050.”

The DIO Capital Purchase programme works alongside major projects undertaken by Defence across the country. It identifies requirements for Service Family Accommodation (SFA) and determines the most efficient and economically viable means of delivering homes for Service families.

Air Commodore James Savage OBE, DIO Head of Accommodation, said: “We are delighted to announce this purchase agreement with Taylor Wimpey, which represents a significant investment in good quality homes for Service personnel and their families.

“The MOD does not own land outside of Imjin Barracks which could be used to provide additional properties, so investing in these houses on the Taylor Wimpey development provides an excellent opportunity for us to deliver energy efficient new homes, close to the camp, that will meet the needs of our people.”

Keith Simmons, Managing Director at Taylor Wimpey Bristol, said: “We are extremely excited about this partnership with the British Army, as we know it will have a direct impact on the lives of soldiers and their families, who sacrifice so much for the benefit of many.

“By working together with the Army and DIO to deliver these high quality and sustainable new homes, we can ensure that local Army personnel will benefit from the very latest sustainable building methods and technologies, providing them with homes that are equipped for the future.”

Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset. A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise. Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.